Rep. Sydney Jordan

Maddy summaryThis bill allows eligible former Minneapolis public works employees to purchase retirement service credit for two specific periods between 2017 and 2018 when the city failed to make required retirement contributions. The law requires the city to pay both the employee and employer portions of the missed contributions, plus interest, to the Public Employees Retirement Association. Once the city makes these payments, the employees can receive credit for those work periods toward their retirement benefits. The bill applies only to individuals who worked in the fleet services division from April 2016 through November 2022 and left their jobs in November 2022.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Council on Central and Eastern European Affairs in Minnesota to serve as a liaison between state government and Minnesotans from Central and Eastern European countries, including refugees and recent immigrants. The 15-member council will consist of 11 public members appointed by the governor and four legislative members appointed by both parties, with requirements for gender diversity and demographic representation. The council will advise state leaders on issues affecting these communities, recommend policy changes, and receive administrative support and funding from the state.

Maddy summaryHF 3748 appropriates $250 million from the general fund for grants to replace lead service lines in municipal water systems. This funding directly helps water utilities and homeowners affected by lead pipes, which pose health risks. The grants are administered by the Public Facilities Authority under Minnesota Statutes, section 446A.077, and are available until June 30, 2034. The bill provides one-time state funding to accelerate the replacement of hazardous lead pipes in drinking water infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill renames the Minnesota Senate Building to the Kari Dziedzic Senate Building in honor of Kari Dziedzic. It directs the state to update signage throughout the Capitol complex to reflect the new name and requires the Revisor of Statutes to change the building's name in official state records and laws. The legislation also appropriates funds from the general fund to cover the cost of replacing existing signs. This change primarily affects state government operations and official documentation within Minnesota.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Independent School District No. 535 in Rochester to conduct school board elections under Minnesota Statutes chapter 205A, which governs local election procedures. The legislation replaces previous election rules with a new system that standardizes how board members are selected and organized. Key provisions include specific ballot language for positions, rotation of candidate names to prevent incumbent bias, and rules for when newly elected members take office. The change requires local approval by the school district by June 30, 2026, before it applies to the 2026 elections.

Maddy summaryHF 3745 bans the sale, purchase, use, or manufacturing of orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile (a chemical compound used in tear gas) within Minnesota. The bill directly affects individuals, businesses, and organizations handling this specific chemical, including law enforcement or manufacturers. It requires the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to provide disposal guidance for existing supplies of the chemical or products containing it. The law takes effect immediately upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 3744 prohibits Minnesota law enforcement officers and agencies from using tear gas, chemical weapons, and kinetic energy munitions (like rubber bullets) on civilian populations. It directly affects all state and local police departments, requiring them to stop using these tools in public safety operations. The bill mandates that law enforcement agencies develop written policies by January 15, 2027, based on a model policy created by the state board by November 15, 2026. This law updates existing statutes to ban these specific crowd-control methods while allowing limited use by the National Guard for official duties.

Maddy summaryHF 3770 allows Minnesota school districts and charter schools to skip all statewide assessments (including alternate tests and English language proficiency exams) for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. This opt-out is specifically permitted due to impacts from federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities on students, staff, and school communities. School districts must notify the state education commissioner promptly if they choose to opt out. The bill directly affects public and charter schools seeking to avoid standardized testing during these two academic years.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date for Hennepin and Ramsey Counties' deed and mortgage taxes from 2028 to 2036. It directly affects property owners and real estate transactions in these two counties, as it allows the existing taxes to remain in effect beyond the original deadline. The key provision amends two tax statutes to change the expiration date while setting July 1, 2026, as the effective date for the new timeline. The bill does not create new taxes or alter tax rates, only postpones when the current tax authority expires.

Maddy summaryHF 3279 proposes a constitutional amendment to increase Minnesota's sales tax rate by 0.375% (three-eighths of one percent) starting July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2052. The revenue would fund three dedicated housing programs: 25% to a homeownership opportunity fund for owner-occupied housing, 25% to a community and household stability fund for homelessness prevention services, and 50% to a rental opportunity fund for rental assistance and housing development. All Minnesotans purchasing taxable goods would pay the slightly higher tax, with funds specifically targeting housing stability for vulnerable households. The amendment requires voter approval at the 2026 general election before taking effect.